Michelle Quach
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In the 68th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Michelle Quach about graphic design, unlikable female characters, and creating a love interest who does more than just the assigned reading.
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Emma Kress
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In the 67th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Emma Kress about writing girls in sports, taking risks, and social media as an author.
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Margot Wood
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In the 66th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Margot Wood about Emma retellings, marketing a book as “queer,” and finding community in book lovers.
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Azadeh Westergaard
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In the 65th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Azadeh Westergaard about illustration, the joys of research, and Nikola Tesla.
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Cassie Gustafson
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In the 64th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Cassie Gustafson about writing about sexual assault responsibly, loving dark stories, and Tana French.
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Kristy Everington
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In the 63rd episode of Truer Words, we speak with Kristy Everington about Australian authors, why Americans call everything “cute,” and Ethan Hawke.
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Camryn Garrett
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In the 62nd episode of Truer Words, we speak with Camryn Garrett about journalism, film, writing for teens as a teen (and young adult), and DIRTY DANCING.
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Evan Griffith
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In the 54th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Evan Griffith about writing stories about animals, the magic of Mary Quattlebaum, and the beauty of The Crown on Netflix.
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Laurie Morrison
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In the 61st episode of Truer Words, we speak with Laurie Morrison about writing upper middle grade, carving up old manuscripts for parts, and Judy Blume.
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A.S. King
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In the 60th episode of Truer Words, we speak with A. S. King about writing EMOTIONS, respecting teens, and astrology.
info_outlineIn the 66th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Margot Wood about Emma retellings, marketing a book as “queer,” and finding community in book lovers. Margot can be found on Twitter @margotwood and Instagram @margotmwood. Her website is margotwood.com.
Mentioned in this Episode:
A Special Place for Women by Laura Hankin
While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory
Emma by Jane Austen
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Insurgent movie
Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms by Crystal Fraser
The Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
About Us:
Truer Words is created and produced by Melissa Baumgart and Kathryn Benson. Our music was composed by Mike Sayre, and our logo was designed by Marianne Murphy.
You can follow us on Twitter @truerwordspod and on Instagram @truerwordspodcast. Contact us via our website, truerwordspodcast.com, or email us at [email protected].